Leather has been a part of human civilization for thousands of years. From ancient footwear and armour to modern luxury ethical leather handbags and premium shoes, it remains one of the most durable and versatile materials available. However, behind its enduring appeal lies a complex supply chain that raises important questions about environmental impact, animal…
Category: Leather Guide
Chromium Tanned Leathers Vs Chromium VI
There is often a misconception between CHROME TANNED LEATHERS & CHROMIUM VI. Both sound scary due to the word CHROME in it, especially after the lawsuit against PG&E in 1993 which ended up in a US$ 300 million settlement. But technically there is a big difference between both of them. But technically there is a…
Chemicals or Tanning agents
Every natural product that goes through processing has been treated with chemicals to arrive at the final product for ages. The industrial revolution gave rise to increasing demands which further gave rise to manufacturing products quicker and cheaper. One of the main products or “ingredients” have been chemicals. And usage of harmful chemicals have over…
Ethical leather, Ethical Fashion!
Fashion industry has always been questioned for its ethics in manufacturing and producing the fashion consumables, whether it is environmental impact, human right violations or protecting animal rights. The statistics for the above make it clear that moving towards better manufacturing and production standards is not just a better but the only good option. But…